At the other end of the GC. We live in the bush at the Northern end of the Gold Coast but went for a few nights to the beach at Coolangatta, at the Southern end. A different world ....
@carole_sandford Hi Carole - Funny isn't it how we can be so big but Europe can pack so much diversity and history into its size. I think this is what makes 365 so wonderful - we see so much of the world! Cheers Rob
I like the layers in this image. And what you say about 365 is so true. I think that is what keeps us regulars here - the chance to interact with photographers around the world.
@maggiemae Hi Maggiemae. Thanks for your comment. In the old days there were camping areas all along the beachfronts - most are gone now - the real estate is worth too much. There are still a couple of Council Caravan Parks within an easy 2 minutes walk to the beach.. They book out pretty quicly though.. Cheers Rob
@casablanca Hi Casablanca - I think they're pretty safe - my funny POV makes it look like they could go under... And the beach drops off a bit just in front of them.. Funnily enough there were very few tourists ... Cheers Rob
@bluemoon Hi Paula - thanks for your interest. Funnily enough, this was a really nice day for the surf. Clean waves and no rips to drag you out to sea. When the weather's bad the waves are enormous and everything is very wind-blown, choppy and often foamy - scary to see... Cheers Rob
@sangwann Hi Dione. Unfortunately, when the sun's out the beaches get really busy, and it gets hot. We actually find it more pleasant when it's like this. :) Cheers Rob
@helstor365 Hi Helge. It was great weather for the surfers - but they were mainly further on - around the headlands. This part is more for families. Cheers Rob
@craftymeg Hi Margaret. It was beautifully cool, and the beach was quite deserted. All the surfers were around at the headlands and the families were still at home. It was great! Cheers Rob
@cdcook48 Hi Chris - thanks for your interest and comment. We are lucky to have such a supportive, diverse group. And, in this photo the extra little lagoon was a lucky addition to the layers - it's not usually there. :) Cheers Rob
@olivetreeann Hi Ann. Actually, that's just about perfect beach weather for families. Those waves are nice and clean and controlled and not too big. And the lifesavers do keep a pretty close eye on everybody. There have been very few deaths on patrolled beaches. But, unfortunately, a lot of the tourists don't know to swim between the flags and just go in at the front of wherever they are staying. Several drown every year...
Ian